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Goals of the Program

Program Mission

Through the study of primary material (Latin and Greek texts, in the original or in translation; archaeological and art historical artifacts), students gain an appreciation for ancient societies that continue to inform our own. Students must not only master basic factual material, but also learn how to synthesize sometimes disparate material. The program provides a serious intellectual foundation for work in any field and for life-long learning.

Learning Objectives

Students will be able to read, translate and interpret ancient Greek and Latin texts at an advanced level.

Students will be able to research, synthesize, and draw reasoned arguments from the evidence of literature, history, philosophy, art and archaeology. Please click here for Classics writing rubrics.